7,475 observationsNNA
Strawberry Root Weevil
Otiorhynchus ovatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Curculionidae ›Genus: Otiorhynchus
About
Otiorhynchus ovatus, also called the strawberry root weevil, is one of the many species in the weevil family (Curculionidae), occurring across Canada and the northern United States. Its name comes from its affinity for strawberry plants, which form a large part of its diet. They are, however, known to feed on other plants as well. Occasionally the larvae cause serious damage to seedlings and young transplants in plantations and nurseries (Rose and Lindquest 1985). It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Strawberry Root Weevil is Otiorhynchus ovatus.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the class Insecta.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the order Coleoptera.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the family Curculionidae.
- Strawberry Root Weevil belongs to the genus Otiorhynchus.